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Post Secondary School is Expensive
Post Secondary School is Expensive
It is never too early to start looking for scholarships, bursaries and awards. Looking for scholarships is like having a part time job so don't delay. We will do our best to update these links but it is your responsibility to double check due dates.
If you would like to be considered for a commencement award, it is important to complete the RESUME that can be found in your Graduating Class Google Classroom by the second week of May. A committee of teachers, guidance counsellors and administrators will select the recipients of the awards.
Online Scholarship Tools to start your search
Financial Aid-OSAP
Financial Aid-OSAP
OSAP Estimator -when using this estimator put in dates for the current school year as the system only opens in May
Scholarships due in September/October
Scholarships due in January
Schulich
Schulich
Schulich Leader Scholarships are the largest and most prestigious undergraduate Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) scholarships in Canada, with a value of up to $120 000 per award. Check out this website for more information.
If you would like to be considered for this Nomination, please reach out to your guidance counsellor for more details.
Legacy
Legacy
Southwood can nominate up to 2 students per category. Please inform your guidance counsellor if you would like to apply for any of the Legacy scholarships by completing the google form linked below. Check out kwlegacy.ca for details.
Complete this form to be a potential nominee
*you apply directly to this scholarship - complete the google form and we will determine which students get codes to apply.
Scholarships due in March
Anne and Allan McKay Award
This award was established in 2008 by Allan and Anne McKay’s five children, all graduates of Southwood, to honour their parents’ 50th wedding anniversary, and to recognize the importance of post-secondary education.
Area(s) of post-secondary study: Health Studies, Nursing, Pure Science, or the Performing Arts
Criteria: Demonstrated financial need, personal statement from the nominated student explaining how the award will benefit and affect them. Residency in North Dumfries is considered a preference.
Eligible school(s): Southwood Secondary School only
Number of grants: One
Grant amount available in 2023: 1 x $1,000
R. L. Petersen Award
The R.L. Petersen Award is awarded to Cambridge Secondary School graduates who are enrolled full-time in a business program at a college or university and have demonstrated outstanding moral judgment in both their student and personal life, while also making a significant and/or unique contribution within their school, the community and with others. In addition, they will have demonstrated a sense of individuality and a level of academic success sufficient to suggest they will be successful in their future studies.
Area(s) of post-secondary study: Any Business program (ex: Management Studies, Accounting, Entrepreneurial Studies, Human Resources, or Business)
Criteria: Minimum of the last two (2) years in a Cambridge Secondary School, confirmed full-time enrollment in a business program at a college or university for the upcoming fall.
Eligible school(s): All Public & Catholic Secondary Schools in Cambridge and/or North Dumfries, as well as Woodland Christian High School
Number of grants: Up to eight
Grant amount available in 2023: $6,600 total
Chris Butler Memorial Award
Area(s) of post-secondary study: Any discipline
Criteria: A graduating student who identifies as a girl in any high school in Cambridge and/or North Dumfries who is seeking to engage in full-time post-secondary studies at college or university, exhibited diligence in their academic studies and a willingness to work hard to achieve a goal, demonstrated financial need and/or persistent hard work to overcome financial or other obstacles, shown exceptional commitment to their studies, and achieved a high level of success.
Eligible school(s): All Public & Catholic Secondary Schools in Cambridge and/or North Dumfries
Number of grants: One
Grant amount available in 2023: 1 x $500
Tim Walker Memorial Award
The Tim Walker Memorial Award is made possible through an endowed fund set up by Jim Walker and Stephanie Walker to honour the life of their son, Tim Walker. Tim was a loved Geography teacher at Southwood Secondary School.
Area(s) of post-secondary study: Environment or History
Criteria: Demonstrated persistent hard work to overcome financial or other obstacles, confirmed full-time enrollment at any college or university in an Environment or History program for the upcoming fall.
Eligible school(s): Southwood Secondary School only
Number of grants: One
Grant amount available in 2023: 1 x $650
If you would like to be considered for a commencement award, it is important to complete the RESUME that can be found in your Graduating Class Google Classroom by the second week of May. A committee of teachers, guidance counsellors and administrators will select the recipients of the awards.
Commencement Awards-awards may vary in monetary amount
If you wish to be considered for a commencement award, please fill out the SSS Resume as soon as possible. You can make changes to your resume throughout the year. The SSS Resume can be found in your Graduating Class Google Classroom.
Andrea Mitchell Bursary-$200
Student must be attending post secondary, financial support, must love music and be involved in music at school, must be volunteer in school and or community
Anne and Allan Mckay (WRCF)-$1000
Criteria: Residency in North Dumfries considered an asset; Demonstrated financial need; Personal statement from the nominated student explaining how the scholarship will benefit and affect him/her. Focus: nursing, Health Studies, Pure Science, Performing Arts
Brian Domm Farms Ltd. (up to 3 students)-$600
Student who has demonstrated inclusion within Southwood community (peer helpers/best buddies)
Cambridge Highlands Lions Club-$500
To a graduating student who has demonstrated overall improvement and attitude throughout the graduating year
Cambridge Industrial Training Award-$100
A student showing proficiency in technological studies and is going on to post secondary education.
Cambridge Sports Hall of Fame-$500
A deserving student based on his/her contribution to school athletics, academics, citizenship
Clarence Bickle Memorial-$300
Deserving Gr.12 proceeding to post secondary
Community Service Through Music-$200
A student who has demonstrated commitment, cooperation and generosity of spirit to the music program at Southwood and has made a significant contribution to the Southwood and the community through involvement in music. Requires the completion of an application form.
E.C. Carlton Valedictorian Award-pen set
TBA, selected by student vote
Faisal Susiwala Business Award-$500
Awarded to a student who has demonstrated proficiency in academics and citizenship. Additionally, this student has been involved in the community and is planning to attend post-secondary education with a focus on Business.
Governor General's Award-medal
Based on highest calculated average for Gr. 11 and 12/ submitted by Donna Bain
Harold Lee Memorial-$2,000
Deserving graduating student
Howie Schmidt Memorial Award-$200
Student who has demonstrated good citizenship in school and community. Has contributed to school and community by volunteering to help others. "Pay it Forward"
Hugh Lambert Memorial-$150
Student who displays kindness, dedication and foresight and in doing so inspires and motivates others
International Languages Award-$200
Awarded to a student who has earned credits in both French and Spanish throughout their high school career
Jack Kruyssen Memorial Award-$250
An outstanding graduating student who is pursuing medically related studies and/or genetic related studies that will further the advancement of medical treatments/technologies.
James H. Bennett Law Award-$250
A student with superior achievement in Law and English who wishes to pursue legal studies.
Jennifer Donnelle Memorial (Butterfly)-$100
Graduating student who has been an upstanding citizen. Hard working, family oriented, a good friend, plans to work with children.
Jennifer Sims Award (WRCF)-$500
A graduating student who identifies as a girl in any high school in Cambridge and/or North Dumfries who is seeking to engage in full-time post-secondary studies at college or university, exhibited diligence in their academic studies and a willingness to work hard to achieve a goal, demonstrated financial need and/or persistent hard work to overcome financial or other obstacles, shown exceptional commitment to their studies, and achieved a high level of success.
Katie (Knechtel) Rudashy Memorial Award
Katie's Family created this award in her memory to recognize students who are exceptional citizens, who are positive, kind and compassionate to all and have a zest for life. Recipients are encouraged to actively engage in their own passions and seek the untraveled path.
KW Record Top students (2)-No Money
Recognized in the paper, top marks, has devoted time, skill and enthusiasm to community building (selected by Principal)
Mental Health & Wellbeing Award-$200
A student who has adopted an outstanding approach in supporting students in their school, community. Helping others to maintain good mental health and well-being. Will be highly effective in helping others with mental health issues in the future. The student displays resiliency and commitment and continues to inspire others around them. Winner chosen by Joanne Martin
OSSTF District 24 Teaching Promise Award-$500
To recognize a student who has demonstrated those qualities that best personify the teaching spirit: enthusiasm, patience, hard work, leadership, unselfish service, and an abiding love of learning.
Pat Hawley Memorial Award-$300
A hard working, dedicated student who has attained a high level of achievement in math, is pursuing post secondary in a math related field.
Principal's Award (up to 2)-$200
A student who has shown through personal example outstanding leadership. Student has unselfishly given willingly of his/her time to enhance life at Southwood
R. L. Peterson (WRCF)
Rotary Club Scholarship Award-$500
For a deserving grade 12 student proceeding on to university or college.
Rotary Club Vocational Award-$500
A co-op student excelling in a technical/business field who will be attending college, trade school, or apprenticeship program.
Sean Jensen Memorial Award-$1000
Resilient, positive, always helping others
Staff Award-$200
A deserving Gr.12 student
Stephanie Ibbotson Award-$250
To be awarded to a graduating student who is compassionate and kind with praiseworthy perseverance and ambition.
Tim Walker (WRCF)-up to $400
Environmental Studies (North Dumfries student)
Trevor Wing Memorial- Difference Maker Award-$500
A graduating student who is recognized for their perseverance. Demonstrated qualities of inclusion, non-judgement and kindness to all. This individual has yet to determine their post secondary path.
Waterloo County School Bus Operator.-$125
Student has achieved academically or personally, held in high regard by teachers
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